The Toronto Maple Leafs gave Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis some good news and some bad news on Saturday night.

First, the good news: Centers Nazem Kadri and Tyler Bozak scored Toronto's first two goals. Those two players are typically mentioned as the centerpieces for any theoretical deals that would send goalie Roberto Luongo from the Canucks to the Maple Leafs.

Just as important for Gillis though, is the fact that he's less likely to get a godfather offer from the Leafs if Bozak and Kadri produce at a high level. That, coupled with goalie Ben Scrivens' solid performance, nudges leverage toward the Leafs. Why trade productive centers for a high-priced goalie when you have a viable alternative?

It was one game, and Gillis and Toronto's Dave Nonis are too smart to make decisions based on that, but small sample sizes can be fun.

For the record, Bozak, 26, had 18 goals and 29 assists last season; Kadri is a top prospect who has yet to make an impact in the NHL; and Scrivens was a surprise opening day starter over James Reimer.